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Changing face of local leisure Jan 24 2013

WELCOME to the 2013 Leisure Supplement. 2012 was another challenging year in the sector and 2013 looks to bring further challenges just over the horizon. Read

The year in review - Sintons Jan 24 2013

REMEMBER the good old days when bar and club operators made their fortune over the festive period and spent the quiet weeks of the New Year on sun-kissed beaches or snow- covered ski slopes?Read

Rating delay to impact hard on firms in North Jan 24 2013

IN October last year, the Government announced a proposal to delay the forthcoming 2015 business rate revaluation by two years. To the layman, this may have sounded like just the kind of helping hand that struggling businesses needed. Read

Appetite for new locations Jan 24 2013

FOR many people, going out with friends for a drink or a meal is still a relatively affordable treat. Indeed, recent research by chartered accountants Deloitte in its regular Taste Of The Nation report, suggests that outside of London, the north still leads the way.Read

The price of a pint Jan 24 2013

The price of a pint THERE has been much debate over the last 12 months about minimum pricing, Beer Duty and the effect that these government policies would have on the licensed trade.Read

First impressions really do count Jan 24 2013

IN this era of such diverse culinary offerings and a plethora of public houses to purchase a pint, having the right environment which the public can connect with and spend that ever evaporating amount of disposable cash, has never been more important. Read

Funny side of leisure Jan 24 2013

IT is often said that comedy is the new rock ’n roll. This certainly seems to be the case with comedians such as John Bishop, Michael McIntyre and Eddie Izzard undertaking tours in venues like the Metro Radio Arena, more normally associated with acts like Girls Aloud, JLS and Meat Loaf. Read

Paying the price – the late night levy in a nutshell Jan 24 2013

AS Newcastle City Council go out to consultation on the introduction of a late night levy throughout their authority area it is important for operators of licensed premises to understand what is proposed and how to get involved in the process. Read

City break or weekend in the country Jan 24 2013

HOTELS, hotels everywhere and not a room to stay in ... At least that’s the commercial view amongst industry experts who continue to report that the North East is significantly “under-bedded”. Read

Newcastle City Council’s Licensing Policy 2013-2018 Jan 24 2013

THE Licensing Authority must have regard to its licensing policy when making decisions, so the proposed changes will impact on how premises can develop. Read

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